Interim Manager / Head of Department

Are you a Leader, Head of Department or Manager in the education and training sector, passionate about shaping the Further Education landscape? Dovetail and Slate is an employment business working in partnership with over 200 colleges across the UK, is offering exciting management opportunities for individuals with experience in departmental or whole organisation leadership in the education sector.

Responsibilities:

• Leadership & Stability: Provide immediate leadership during transitions, ensuring continuity and stability in operations.
• Strategic Oversight: Implement short-term strategies aligned with institutional goals, especially during change.
• Team Management: Lead and support staff, often stepping into roles like Head of Department or Director of Curriculum and Quality.
• Quality Assurance: Monitor teaching standards, learner outcomes, and compliance with regulatory frameworks.
• Change Implementation: Drive improvements, restructure teams, or introduce new systems to enhance performance.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate effectively with governors, staff, students, and external bodies like Ofsted or funding agencies.

Requirements:

Teaching and/or management qualification in your field AND willingness to obtain an ENHANCED DBS check.

• A teaching/management qualification (essential).
• Management experience.
• Proven experience in curriculum/departmental/organisational development and change.
• Strong leadership and staff management skills.

Benefits/Packages:

• Competitive daily rates. (Depending on experience & qualifications)
• Flexible working hours.
• Support and guidance in pursuing management qualifications.
• Opportunity to inspire and shape the next generation.
• Temp to Perm Roles Available
• Usual college benefits and job satisfaction

Important Notice

Dovetail and Slate is a market-leading education recruitment company, specialising in the supply of staff across all areas of the education sector – including teaching, student support, and non-teaching roles. If this vacancy isn’t the right fit, we welcome your CV and encourage you to contact our team to explore other opportunities.

Dovetail and Slate Limited (Company No. 11351060) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, candidates, and partner organisations to share this commitment.

Roles may involve work with under-18s or vulnerable adults. Where applicable, offers of employment will be subject to appropriate vetting, which may include enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, barred list checks, references, right to work checks, and where relevant, PVG Scheme registration (Scotland) or Education Workforce Council (EWC) registration (Wales). All checks will be carried out in accordance with relevant safeguarding legislation and guidance, such as Keeping Children Safe in Education (England).

Dovetail and Slate Limited acts as an Employment Agency (for permanent recruitment) and an Employment Business (for temporary and contract staff) under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.

Dovetail and Slate is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and communities, and we are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion throughout our recruitment processes.

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Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited (11351060) acts as an Employment Business.